Archbishop Of Canterbury Rowan Williams: Lord's Prayer Should Be Taught In Schools

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Lord's Prayer should be taught in school, as a survey reveals that almost 50% less children know the Christian orison than their parents did at a similar age.

"I'd like to see schools introducing children to the Lord's Prayer, so that they know it's there, they know what it means and why it matters and then they can make up their minds later about whether they want to use it."

"Not that you've got to pray this, but that it's something that's really, really important to lots and lots of people, and it can change their lives."

His emphasis on Christian teaching in schools comes amid an ongoing debate among senior members of the clergy, many of whom believe that their faith is being sidelined in education.